Karah Jo Ford Crowned Miss Jamboree Queen in the 14–16-year old age category

June 16, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

Karah Jo Ford was crowned the 2024 Miss Jamboree Queen in the age 14-16 category Saturday at the county complex auditorium. The event was a fundraiser for the Last-Minute Toy Shop.

Ford, the 14-year-old daughter of Hector-O-Roscoe and Amanda Ford of Smithville was also awarded for Prettiest Attire, Smile, and Most Photogenic.

Brileigh Nicole Bullard of Smithville was runner-up. She is the 14-year-old daughter of Nikki and Jimmy Martin and Riley and Kayla Bullard. She was also awarded for Prettiest Eyes and Hair.

Winners in the 11-13 age division:
Queen Baylei Anne Benson of Smithville, 13-year-old daughter of Karey and John Washer and Christopher Benson. She also received honors for Prettiest Hair and Most Photogenic.

Eleven-year-old Arraya Jenae Taylor was first runner-up. She is the daughter of Angie Taylor from Smithville. She was awarded for Prettiest Eyes and Attire.

Makaeleigh Faith Tarpley received second runner-up. She is the 11-year-old daughter of Derrick and Brittney Tarpley of Elmwood. She also earned awards for Prettiest Smile and People’s Choice

Winners in the 7–10-year-old age group:

Queen Stella Grace Adcock, the 9-year-old daughter of Byron and Paige Adcock of Smithville. Stella was also awarded for Prettiest Attire

Haddeigh Grace Harvey was first runner-up. She is the 7-year-old daughter of Chad and Kayla Harvey of Alexandria.

Second runner-up went to Rozlyn Marie Prichard, 7-year-old daughter of Mark and Amanda Prichard of Smithville. She was also judged to have the Prettiest Smile.

Westyn Elyse Roller, 7-year-old daughter of Jordan and Kari Roller of Smithville received honors for Prettiest Eyes and People’s Choice.

Eight-year-old Laylah Hale, daughter of Kaylee Hale from Dowelltown took home an award for Prettiest Hair while Wrigley Marie Jared, 8-year-old daughter of Tim and Shelly Jared of Smithville was named Most Photogenic

Winners in the 4–6-year-old category:

Queen Brynlee Allana Rankhorn, the 5-year-old daughter of Jacob and Ashlee Rankhorn of Rock Island. She was also awarded for Prettiest Smile.

Brinleigh Bain, 6-year-old daughter of Amber Bain of Smithville was first runner-up.

Second runner-up went to Jazmin Perez, 4-year-old daughter of Joel Perez and Blanca Jones of Smithville.

Anna Lee Brelje, 5-year-old daughter of Andy and Whitney Brelje of Alexandria was judged to have the Prettiest Eyes.

Five-year-old Briar Rose Kilgore, daughter of Clay and Mariah Kilgore of Smithville, received an award for Prettiest Hair.

Four-year-old Annabelle Rose Bowen was awarded for Prettiest Attire. She is the daughter of Jacob and Kayla Bowen of Liberty.

Most Photogenic went to Olivia Denise Kilgore, the 4-year-old daughter of Ryan and Jasmine Kilgore of McMinnville.

Aspen Kate Dalton, 4-year-old daughter of Fletcher and Liz Dalton of Sparta received the People’s Choice award.

Winners in the girls 25 to 48 months category:

Queen Enleigh Brooke Phillips, the 2-year-old daughter of Kyle and Makenzi Phillips of Dowelltown.

First runner-up went to Samantha Hyde, 28-month-old daughter of Jacob and Caitlyn Hyde of McMinnville.

Reese Cantrell received second runner-up. She is 2-year-old daughter of Tyler and Caroline Cantrell of Smithville.

Renly Kayte Roberts, 3-year-old daughter of Dalton and Jordan Roberts of Smithville took home honors for Prettiest Eyes while Sydney Ann Barrett, 32-month-old daughter of Stephen and Vickey Barrett of Dowelltown received awards for Prettiest Hair, Attire, Smile, People’s Choice, and Most Photogenic

Winners in the boys 13-24 months category:

King Rhett Lee Miller, 16-month-old son of Brayden Miller and Haley Chapman of Smithville. He was also awarded for Prettiest Hair and Smile.

First runner-up was James Griffin, 19-month-old son of Luke and Casey Griffin of Alexandria. He received honors for Prettiest Attire, People’s Choice, and Most Photogenic.

19-month-old Kingston Vincent was second runner-up. He is the son of Seth and Kayla Vincent of Smithville. Vincent was awarded for Prettiest Eyes.

Winners in the girls 13-24 months category:

Queen Indy Hart Williams, 16-month-old daughter of Brian and Stephanie Williams of Smithville. She was also awarded for Prettiest Smile and People’s Choice.

Amora Joy Perez, 20-month-old daughter of Andres and Monica Perez of Smithville received first runner-up and the Prettiest Attire award.

Second runner-up went to Aeriel Rae Key, 19-month-old daughter of Will and Shana Key of Smithville.

Receiving awards for Prettiest Eyes and Most Photogenic was Corie Smith, 16-month-old daughter of Jesse and Chloe Smith of Smithville while Parker Kayte Harvey took home an award for Prettiest Hair. She is the 17-month-old daughter of Chad and Kayla Harvey of Alexandria.

Winners in the girls 7-12 months group:

Queen Sawyer Grace Dalton, 9-month-old daughter of Fletcher and Liz Dalton of Sparta. She also received honors for Prettiest Eyes, Attire, Smile, and People’s Choice.

First runner-up went to Willow May Stanley, 8month-old daughter of Daniel and Jayde Stanley of Smithville.

Augusta Lee Hendrix received second runner-up. She is the 7-month-old daughter of Ali Hendrix of Smithville.

Receiving Most Photogenic was Ellie Jane Chapman, 7-month-old daughter of Brandon and Kelley Chapman of Smithville.

Angelique R. Parsley was awarded for Prettiest Hair. She is the 10-month-old daughter of Brenda Ramirez of Smithville.

Winner of boys 7-12 months:

Coleson Wade Filkins, 11-month-old son of Austin and Sylar Filkins of Lebanon. He also took home honors for Most Photogenic, Prettiest Eyes, Hair, Attire, Smile, and People’s Choice.

Winners of girls 1 day to 6 months:

Queen Dallas Cove Ellis, 6-month-old daughter of Austin and Briana Ellis of Smithville. She was also awarded for Prettiest Smile and Eyes.

Charlotte Cay Koelle was the runner-up. She is the 4-week-old daughter of Heather and Christian Koelle of Smithville. She received honors for Prettiest Hair, Attire, and Most Photogenic

Winners of boys 1 day to 6 months:

Jameson Winchester was crowned King: He is the 6-month-old son of Jacob and Shana Winchester of Smithville. He was also awarded for Prettiest Smile.

June 16, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

Sheriff Patrick Ray has reported an inmate death.

“On June 15, 2024 at approximately 9:35 pm, DeKalb County Jail Correctional Officers were notified about an Inmate located in the Annex area of the jail needing to see the nurse,” said Sheriff Ray. “Correctional Officers immediately got the inmate to the nurse. While in the nurse’s station, the inmate experienced a medical episode.”

“The Correctional Officers notified Central Dispatch to summon EMS to the jail. The inmate was transported to Ascension St. Thomas Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 10:33 pm.,” Sheriff Ray explained.

“The inmate is 53-year-old Fredrick Michael Hughes of Barnes Mill Road Smithville.”

“As the DeKalb County Jail’s protocol, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation was called to investigate this incident and an autopsy has been ordered”, said Sheriff Ray.

Sheriff Ray added “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Mr. Hughes”

June 14, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

Seven educators in the DeKalb County School System have been granted tenure by the Board of Education.

The school board took action during its regular monthly meeting Thursday night granting tenure to Crystal Barnes, Rachel Hernandez, Stephanie Turner, Claire Cloyd, Amber Howell, John Pryor, and Stephanie Fuson.

Director of Schools Patrick Cripps said “these teachers have successfully completed the probationary period of five years and received evaluations demonstrating an overall performance effectiveness level of above or significantly above expectations as required for tenure. It is my recommendation that these teachers be granted tenure”.

Meanwhile Board Chairman Shaun Tubbs commended Director Cripps for having been named recently as the Tennessee Upper Cumberland Regional Superintendent of the Year by the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents (TOSS).

“(School Board members) Mr. Jim Beshearse, Mr. Danny Parkerson and I were part of the vetting process when Mr. Cripps applied for the job as Director,” said Tubbs.

“I know over these years we have watched him grow (as Director) and we have grown with him as a board. I remember when we compiled a list of qualities we were looking for when we hired a director, we wanted someone with integrity, someone who was very knowledgeable of the job, someone who would be fair, transparent, and someone who would put the kids interests first and foremost. I think that’s what we have in Mr. Cripps. He is very deserving of this award. I am glad to call him a friend and colleague. Everyone should be proud to call him our director. Congratulations Mr. Cripps on this award,” said Board Chairman Tubbs.

“Thank you. God blessed me with this position (Director of Schools). I can’t walk through life without him in it. This award is not about me. Its about our employees. It starts from the time a kid is picked up on a school bus until after school programs are concluded at the end of the day. It takes all of us working together. If one link is weak it falls apart. I thank our employees and the board for supporting and working with me. Again, its not about me and never will be,” said Director Cripps.

“We appreciate the job that you do,” added Board Chairman Tubbs.

Cripps has served as DeKalb County Director of Schools since 2015.

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